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7 available 7 • View allEarly termination of a tenancy contract when the landlord is not responsive



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Q: I want to early terminate my tenancy contract of one of my nurseries in JLT (retail unit) as the business is completely shut since March. I am unable to contact my landlord who is a Chinese national; he does not reply to email or call and may not be in Dubai.
The final cheque is due 01 May 2020, what should I do?




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Penalty for early termination of the lease contract
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Q: I have a studio in discovery gardens. I have taken it on 4 cheques. My 3rd cheque is from this month, mid of April until mid of July.
I have been transferred to Amsterdam and need to report on duty from June. I have informed the real estate for early termination.
They told me that beside this cheque, I need to pay 2 months rent plus 1000 penalty.
Can you advise how much do I have to pay for early termination as per the law?

Apr 10, 2019
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Q: I have a friend who is harassed by her landlord. She vacated the flat even though she has 3 more months in the contract. This landlord is harassing her and doesn't want to give the clearance to her and asking additional payment which is out of the contract. This landlord is threatening her to file a complaint to the police.
What can she do to this matter?
Thank you very much.

Jun 6, 2017
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The landlord is unreachable. What to do after the lease contract expiry?
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Q: Hi all,
My lease contract for the apartment has expired. The landlord has not contacted me for 4 months and I was of the impression that due to Covid, he may be stuck somewhere and I was waiting for him.
Now, 4 months have passed from the expiry of the contract and the landlord has not contacted me still. What should I do and as per law, whose mistake is that?
What should I do?
Thanks in advance!

Dec 19, 2021
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الرد على إنذار بالإخلاء بعد تمديد العقد ودفع المستحقات
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س: السلام عليكم،
انتهى عقد الإيجار منذ أكثر من سنتين، وتم التمديد ودفع كافة المستحقات حتى تاريخه.
استلمت إنذار من محكمة رأس الخيمة بالإخلاء لعدم تجديد عقد الإيجار ومبلغ ٣ أشهر فقط مستحق، على الرغم من أن عدم تجديد العقد كان تقاعسًا من شركة العقار، لذلك تم التمديد ٣ أشهر بعد ٣ أشهر إلى آخره حتى تاريخه.

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Should I visit the Evacuation Department in person to complete the eviction and get my keys?




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Q: Dear Lawyers,
I opened an execution case against my tenant who was not vacating the apartment and was not paying the rent. After the execution date, I received a report from the police that the apartment is being evacuated.
However, when I created a "Request to follow up execution proceeding" e-request to complete the process and get the keys, my request was rejected with the message "على مقدم الطلب مراجعة قسم الاخلاء," which translates to "The applicant must refer to the Evacuation Department."
So, do I need to personally visit the Evacuation Department? I am outside the UAE but can come to the UAE to get the keys.
Or, do I need to create an e-request in a different category?





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Aug 9, 2024
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I was evicted after a rental dispute case and handed the keys over. How to make the landlord update the system?




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Q: I had a rental dispute case with my previous landlord. I’ve been evicted now, and she took the keys right there in the presence of the police she came with.
Upon going to Takhlees in Deira to open an account for installment payment, she hasn’t put on the website that the keys are handed over.
I’m waiting for this because money keeps piling up since I last vacated the premises. I have been placed on a travel ban, which is also affecting my visa status. I need to regulate.
Any advice, please? What to do?





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1 available 1 • View allProcedures of the Rental Dispute Settlement Center in Dubai 21
The relationship between tenants and landlords is regulated in Dubai by Law No. 33 of 2008 Concerning the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai. The arising rental disputes are referred to Rental Disputes Settlement Centre (“RDSC”) created by Decree No. 26 of 2013 to reconcile between the parties and reach an amicable settlement or seek a final judgment issued and enforced by the RDSC.
Oct 20, 2018
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allLaw No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 12
The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.
Nov 26, 2007
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Law No. (33) of 2008 Amending Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai 8
Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
Dec 1, 2008
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Decree No. (26) of 2013 Concerning the Rent Disputes Settlement Centre in the Emirate of Dubai 0
This Decree establishes a specialised judicial system to hear rent disputes and develops the procedure for determination of such disputes through an expeditious and simple process for the purpose of realising social and economic stability for all persons involved with the real property rental and other related sectors.
Sep 18, 2013
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